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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged governments and media stakeholders to improve welfare, safety, and press freedom protections for journalists across Nigeria. Speaking during the 2026 Press Week in Abuja, NUJ President Comrade Alhassan Yahya warned that poor pay, insecurity, harassment, and misinformation are weakening the profession. He called journalists “custodians of democracy” and stressed the need for better salaries, insurance, and safer working conditions. The union also emphasized stronger ethics and digital literacy amid growing online disinformation. The appeal comes amid ongoing concerns over intimidation and economic challenges facing Nigerian media workers.
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